April 29,2014. Yes it has been awhile! This is my coop finished! It houses 5 hens and one rooster. They are all one year old now and the coop has been a great success. There is only one area I wonder how I could have done better. That area is under the coop. My flock love to spend a lot of time under there and I did not create any easy or good way to clean it out. I will clean it out this spring but it will not be an easy go! The other concern has been all the rain we have received. The flock does not mind getting wet but the floor of the run and play area get very muddy. I have tried putting pine shaving and most recently leaves from my large Oak tree to keep the mud under control. It has helped.
My coop will be on the Tour de Coop in Raleigh, NC this May 17th. I am very excited to have the opportunity to share my backyard flock and garden with others. Perhaps it will motivate some to take the chance and go for it. I have enjoyed this first year and hope I will have many more good years with all the Ladies and oh yes Mr. Fancy Pants!
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